1. What process does Margaret use to write the biography?
(a) She records every word of the interview, then goes back later to eliminate what is not important.
(b) She has brought along a small portable typewriter; this works fine as her room is not close to others.
(c) She writes only key words in the interview, then immediately after elaborates with pencil and paper.
(d) She uses a small tape recorder; with this aid she can get nearly every conversation written down.

2. In the first interview, Margaret asks for three bits of information. What is the response to this from Vida Winter?
(a) She gives many examples from stories about the importance of three.
(b) She refuses, and threatens to find another author.
(c) She laughs, saying that five is a better number.
(d) She refuses to answer Margaret, saying she (Ms. Winter) will tell the story on her terms.

3. Where and with whom does Margaret Lea spend her days?
(a) Margaret loves the city's parks, and spends most days in the parks meandering with friends.
(b) In the used book store with her father who owns the store.
(c) She works for a kind, elderly watchmaker who is also an author.
(d) In a small publishing house with her boyfriend.

4. Vida Winter is a prolific and well-known author. Besides her fame, what can be said about her physical appearance?
(a) She is old, but very beautiful.
(b) Her hair is long, often braided, and nearly black.
(c) She is surprisingly tall, lean, and fit for a woman of age 75.
(d) Her body is shriveled with arthritis; she is severely stooped.

5. When she learns the truth about being a twin, Margaret feels:
(a) Angry. She is furious that her parents had not told her the truth previously.
(b) Enlightened. She now understands her lifelong feeling of loneliness.
(c) Elated. She is happy that she has a sister and is eager to meet her.
(d) Curious. She wants to learn more, and becomes intent on researching missing information.